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  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM

thank you so much! ❤️

Last month was especially busy for our entire team, which made it even more difficult to fundraise, but we could still reach our goal because of your support!   Thank you so much for helping us reach our fundraising goal last month! After running in the most expensive Comptrol…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 9:00 PM

a quick update before we trick or treat 🎃

As you may know, our October fundraising deadline is tonight, so my team and I rely on your support to help us stay on track to meet our $5,000 goal.   Happy Halloween! Before we take Teddy and Eliza trick or treating, I wanted to update you on our fundraising goal. As y…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Our October deadline →

October has been a busy month of work and travel for Brooke and our team, so we haven’t been able to fundraise as much as we have in prior months.   Our October fundraising deadline is only four days away! October has been a busy month of work and travel for Brooke and o…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

ICYMI: Recent headlines! 📰

Whether in the office or out in the community, Brooke is dedicated to building a better Maryland for generations to come.   Take a look at a few of these recent headlines about what Brooke has been up to: Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus “Th…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM

a quick question for you

Because I’m so busy at work, our campaign has no fundraising events this month, which makes fundraising emails like this one even more important for us!   Because I’m so busy at work, our campaign has no fundraising events this month, which makes fundraising emails like this on…
  Lierman Campaign HQ · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Take a look at what Brooke has been up to lately!

Since being sworn in, Brooke has visited Comptroller branch offices and businesses and met with community members across the state to learn more about how we can best serve our community.   Throughout the year, Brooke has been committed to connecting with Marylanders across the …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Some tax highlights!

My team and I are proud to serve Marylanders. We look forward to continue working together to make our systems more efficient and accessible for all our residents.   One of my goals as Comptroller is to be more transparent about our work, so I wanted to take a moment to share s…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Help us keep up

Usually, October is a good month for us, but because of travel and work, Brooke has no fundraising events scheduled this month!   We’re nearly halfway through the month, but we’re falling behind in our fundraising. Usually, October is a good month for us, but because of travel …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Working to address climate change

In last week’s Board of Public Works meeting, I spoke about the importance of ensuring that our grant programs are aligned with our climate resilience goals.   Climate change poses an ongoing threat to our future, so it’s imperative that we take this into account at all levels o…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Sign up for our Comptroller newsletter!

Later this fall, my team and I will start sharing more about the office and our work through a newsletter that will come out at least monthly.   I promised I would bring more news to you about what we are working on in the Office of the Comptroller – and now we are about to laun…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM

incredibly thankful!

Anything we do, whether sending emails like this or attending events across the state, is only possible because of your support. So, I hope you know how incredibly thankful we are!   Thank you! Because of supporters like you, we reached our quarterly fundraising goal at the end …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Sorry to bother you on a Saturday!

I know fundraising emails can feel overwhelming, and I’m sure we’re not the only campaign that has sent you them lately, so I’ll explain a little more about why fundraising is so important for our campaign:   Hi, it’s Brooke. I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but I wanted …
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Our next quarterly deadline is almost here

From traveling around the state to sending emails like these, campaign costs can add up fast, and your support allows us to keep all of our systems running smoothly.   Our next quarterly fundraising deadline is almost here! We had a busy summer attending events and connecting …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Folks, did you see this headline?

Last week, Brooke announced that the state wrapped up the fiscal year with a $555 million unassigned general fund balance.   Last week, Brooke announced that the state wrapped up the fiscal year with a $555 million unassigned general fund balance. This is a big deal! While t…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 1:56 PM

a short note for you

While this is considered an “off-year” to many, our campaign operates year-round, and your contributions directly support our work.       Authorized by Brooke Lierman for Maryland; Chairman, Alvin Lee; Treasurer, Candace Dodson-Reed. Brooke Lierman for …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Our new strategic goals

We are focused on building an agency that is a partner in creating a state that is more equitable, more resilient, and more prosperous so every Marylander can reach their full potential.   Since being sworn in as Maryland’s Comptroller, my team and I have been hard at work. We …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month

This month, we honor and celebrate the diverse Hispanic community and their incredible contributions throughout history.   Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we honor and celebrate the diverse Hispanic community and their incredible contribu…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 2:45 PM

We had a busy summer ☀️

Take a look at a few of our highlights:   FOLLOW BROOKE ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW BROOKE ON TWITTER FOLLOW BROOKE COMPTROLLER ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW BROOKE COMPTROLLER ON TWITTER Brooke Lierman is Maryland’s first female Comptroller and …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Get involved with our team!

Whether it’s by spending a few hours with us at a parade, hosting a fundraiser, or even training to provide free tax preparation services, there are many ways to get involved with our team as we work to build a better Maryland for all our residents.   While this is considered an…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Happy Labor Day!

We should take time to honor all of the workers in the past and present who have contributed so much to our country.   Labor Day is a time for us to celebrate the American Labor Movement and the economic and social achievements of the American worker. We should take time …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 8:00 PM

extremely grateful ❤️

We wouldn’t be where we are today without your support, so we’re extremely grateful for supporters like you.   Thank you for helping us reach our August fundraising goal! Getting so many emails from other campaigns can feel overwhelming, but please know your support directly be…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 3:01 PM

I have to ask again

I’m sure you’re probably hearing from many campaigns today, so I just wanted to tell you exactly why fundraising matters to us.   Hi, it’s Brooke. I’m sure you’re probably hearing from many campaigns today, so I just wanted to tell you exactly why fundraising matters to us. T…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 1:05 PM

We’re relying on your support now more than ever

August is usually the slowest time for fundraising in campaigns, so our team needs your support now more than ever.   Our August fundraising deadline is tomorrow. SUPPORT BROOKE After last year’s election – the most expensive Comptroller race in state history – …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM

It’s back-to-school time! 📚

I hope you and your family have had a wonderful summer, and I wish you the best of luck in this back-to-school season!   It’s back-to-school time! Teddy and Eliza on the first day of school! I’m a public school graduate and a proud parent of two children currently enroll…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Take a look at these recent headlines! 🗞️

Brooke has been working hard to ensure residents know how the Comptroller’s office is there to help them.   One of Brooke’s main goals as a Comptroller is to make our state’s systems more efficient and accessible to all our residents. Since being sworn into office, she’s been d…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Connecting with local elected officials

At the MACo conference, my team and I had the opportunity to speak on panels about artificial intelligence, cannabis reform, county budgets, and organizational equity.   Last week, members of my agency and I attended the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Oce…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Will you help us stay on track?

Last year’s election was expensive, and even though the next election seems far away, our campaign never stops running.   We’re over halfway through August, so we need to make sure we’re on the right track to meet our monthly fundraising goal. Before explaining why fundraising…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Protecting our state’s natural resources

As Comptroller, I’ve been dedicated to ensuring our agency treats climate change as a serious threat to our state.   In Maryland, crab season contributes millions of dollars to the state’s economy. But in recent years, we’ve seen a decline in the blue crab population in the Ches…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Tax-free week is almost here! 🛍️

As families across the state prepare to head back to school, Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is an excellent opportunity for all our residents to save on their purchases.   Good news! Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is fast approaching! Here are a few things you should know: → S…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Wrapping up our “Branching Out” tour!

On her visits, Brooke has spoken with local businesses and community members to learn more about how the Comptroller’s office can work to improve our state’s systems for all our residents.   Over the past few months, Brooke continued her “Branching Out” tour, where she’s visited…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
August 3, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Many Thanks

Over these last few months, my team and I have focused on rebuilding, and we greatly appreciate your support during this time.   Hi there, Thank you for your continued support! Over these last few months, my team and I have focused on rebuilding, and we greatly appreciate you…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 3:01 PM

a quick reminder

I just wanted to send a quick message to remind you about tonight’s end-of-month deadline.   Hi, it’s Brooke. I just wanted to send a quick message to remind you about tonight’s end-of-month deadline. Last year’s race was expensive, so we’ve focused on rebuilding. I know it ma…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Can you spare an hour to volunteer with us?

While we have made great strides in the past six months and my team is at events all over the state, I know there are many more community fairs and festivals this summer and fall than we could possibly cover just on our own.   One of the things I promised when I ran for this off…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Check out these recent headlines! 📰

Whether by streamlining our unclaimed property claims system or touring local businesses to learn more about how the Comptroller’s office can better assist them, Brooke is committed to ensuring our state’s systems work well for everyone.   Since becoming Maryland’s Comptroller,…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 1:01 PM

one year later

I continue to be so grateful to you and everyone who participated and voted. I look forward to continuing to work together to build a better Maryland for all our residents.   One year ago last night, because of you and your support, we won the Democratic primary and went on to w…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 1:46 PM

my perspective on sustainable investing

Our state employees and retirees entrust our pension system with their retirement dollars, so we must protect their hard-earned money from risks.   Last week, I shared my perspective on sustainable investing during a House Financial Services Committee Roundtable. WATCH…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 2:45 PM

just $1

It may not seem like it, but any amount you can give will make a huge difference for our team.   Even though the election seems far away, our campaign never stops operating. We still have regular day-to-day operations, maintain our website and databases, and attend events state…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Streamlining our unclaimed property system

We’ve recently announced that anyone who finds their name on the unclaimed property list can now file their claims digitally on Maryland OneStop.   One of my main goals as Comptroller is to make government work better for people. To do that, we have to modernize our Agency and m…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Recent branch office tours!

As she’s traveled across the state, Brooke has met team members, small business owners, and local elected officials in order to better understand how the Comptroller’s office can better assist everyone at all levels.   Brooke has been touring Comptroller branch offices across th…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 2:05 PM

From the bottom of my heart ❤️

I feel so humbled to have such an incredible team of supporters on our side.   Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. After last year’s expensive election, we needed to fundraise to support our campaign team fully. When we couldn’t fundraise for most of the winter, we h…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Happy Independence Day!

I hope you and your family have a safe and relaxing holiday!   Happy Independence Day! I’m grateful for this opportunity to celebrate and reflect on our nation’s history. We’ve come so far, but there are always more ways for us to build a better future for generations to come. …
  Brooke · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 7:01 PM

I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately

Even though we’re in an “off year,” campaigns like ours never stop running. We still have day-to-day operations, events to attend, and staff to pay.   Hi there, it’s Brooke. We have been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll keep this short. Our end-of-quarter deadline is tonight, but we’re sti…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 3:12 PM

there’s still time left ⏰

Last year’s election wasn’t easy. It was the most expensive Comptroller race in Maryland history, so it’s never been more critical for us to build a strong foundation and prepare for anything that might come our way.   We just wanted to send a quick update on our end-of-quarter…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 4:10 PM

FWD: our end-of-quarter deadline →

Even when there isn’t an immediate election, campaigns don’t stop running, so we’re taking this time to rebuild and ensure our campaign supports our team throughout the year.   Team, Did you see Brooke’s message last week? We’re quickly approaching the June end-of-quarter deadline, but …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 9:07 PM

The fight is not over

Despite the alarming increase in attacks on reproductive healthcare across the country, I will continue working to protect our right to decide about our bodies.   Saturday marked one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional protection of re…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 25, 2023 at 10:23 PM

My friend, Angela

Hey there—I’m writing to you today because I recently announced I’m supporting Angela Alsobrooks in her historic campaign for the U.S. Senate and we could really use your help. Will you chip in to help Angela’s campaign reach out to voters in every corner of Maryland? I know a thing or t…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 7:59 PM

our end-of-quarter deadline →

Last year, we won the most expensive Comptroller race in Maryland history, so we have to work right now to rebuild and prepare for anything that comes our way.   The end-of-quarter deadline is almost here, and we need your support to meet our $5,000 goal. Can I count on …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Juneteenth

While we take today to recognize and celebrate this important moment in history, we must also acknowledge the systemic inequity and racism that still exists today.   Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. While we ta…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
June 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Wishing you a Happy Father’s Day

I just wanted to take a quick moment to say Happy Father’s Day!   I just wanted to take a quick moment to say Happy Father’s Day! From my dad to my husband, I’m incredibly grateful for all the amazing fathers in my life. My dad spent countless days volunteering with our campai…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM

in the news! 🗞️

Brooke has been working hard to make the Comptroller’s office more efficient and accessible to everyone in our state, and people have been taking notice!   Brooke has been working hard to make the Comptroller’s office more efficient and accessible to everyone in our state, and p…